MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E252 HWP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E252 HWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E252 HWP registered?
E252 HWP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 January 1988.
Is E252 HWP safe to buy?
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